Iraqi refugees gathered in Thessaloniki, Greece Tuesday evening (November 5) to stand in solidarity after deadly protests broke out in their home country this week. At least six protesters were killed ...
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How the world sees Greece
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Iraq refugees in Greece stand in solidarity following deadly protests in Baghdad
20-year-old Naval Academy student among tanker crew kidnapped by pirates
The family of the 20-year-old Greek sailor kidnapped by pirates in Tongo is fearing for his life. Almost 24 hours have passed, and the kidnappers have not contacted the shipping company yet. “My son needs to take three small pills every day,” his father told media on Tuesday evening. He has a small health issue … The post 20-year-old Naval Academy student among tanker crew kidnapped by pirates appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greek feta cheese secures PDO designation in Chinese market
It is an important decision as it prohibits other cheese products in China from using imagery and labelling associated with Greece
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Greece 2nd worst in car thefts, Eurostat data shows (infographic)
Luxembourg was the worst of all EU member states
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GREECE Aegean Islands Weekly Snapshot: 28 October
Arrivals. This week, 2,411 people arrived on the Aegean islands, an increase from last week's 1,673 and from last year's 1,075 arrivals during the ...
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Greece: Pork 'barbecue protest' plan near refugee camp raises hackles
A Greek nationalist group's plan to throw a pork barbecue near a refugee camp has led to a debate in the country's parliament. Critics want to do something, but some say that would mean attacking the Greek way of life.
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“Ancient Greek warriors” and “Pork BBQ” provocateurs against asylum-seekers
Naousa in North Greece 2019: A man in an ancient Greek warrior costume is waiting together with other compatriots on a semi-dark street in the middle of the night. His compatriots are normally dressed given the weather circumstances. What are they waiting for? A rumor spread via Facebook claimed that buses with refugees and migrants … The post “Ancient Greek warriors” and “Pork BBQ” provocateurs against asylum-seekers appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greek President Pavlopoulos Calls on Turkey to Recognize Armenian Genocide
ATHENS – President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopios Pavlopoulos called on Turkey to recognize for past regimes’ crimes against the Armenians and the Greeks, in […] The post Greek President Pavlopoulos Calls on Turkey to Recognize Armenian Genocide appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greece: Mother urges mercy for Russian bitcoin fraud suspect
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The mother of a Russian man jailed in Greece pending three extradition requests for alleged bitcoin fraud has appealed for his release, ahead of another legal bid to end his ...
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Those who reject refugees are neither Greeks nor Christians, Orthodox Bishop says
The refugees are the icon of Christ he said during an interview on TV
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Greek MP says eating pork, drinking alcohol near refugee camps should be a crime as it offends Muslims
His suggestion caused a barrage of negative reactions by Greek citizens
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Ancient Greek Settlement With Purple-Producing Shells and Carved Fish Tanks Discovered on Tiny Island
According to the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports, the site, a large multi-room dwelling, would have been involved in the craft production of Tyrian (or "royal) purple dye, an extremely expensive ...
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Medvedev drawn into group with Nadal at ATP Finals
The Russian tennis star will also face off with Spaniard Rafael Nadal (world No. 1), Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas (No. 6) and German Alexander Zverev (No. 7)
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Leaders Of Armenia, Greece, Cyprus To Hold Summit In Yerevan
The leaders of Armenia, Greece and Cyprus will hold their first-ever trilateral summit in Yerevan in January, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian announced on Tuesday while hosting a delegation ...
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Acropolis in Central Greece Seven Times Larger Than Mycenae Reveals Its Secrets
Important architectural remains and movable finds dating back to the period of Mycenaean civilization were recently revealed during excavations at the Acropolis of Glas in Viotia, the Greek ...
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How refugees will be distributed across mainland Greece
The government spokesperson said the goal is the return of 10,000 migrants and refugees by the end of 2020
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This is the Greek sailor kidnapped off the coast of Togo
He is a 20-year-old trainee engineer
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Teenage Rescuer, Now 92, Meets Family She Saved From Nazis
Melpomeni Dina was reunited with the two surviving members and 40 descendants of the Jewish family she and her sisters helped escape occupied Greece during World War II.
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Ireland boss Pauw frustrated at absence of Payne and Scott for Greece game
Starting the campaign with victories over Montenegro and Ukraine has given Ireland a strong chance to reach a first-ever major tournament but the absence of the pair represents a serious blow ahead of ...
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Cannons, ancient cargo found in shipwrecks off Greek island
The two other ships dated to the 1st century B.C. and the 8th-10th century A.D. Kasos lies between Crete and Rhodes on what remains a key trade route linking the Aegean with the Middle East. An ...
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Below Deck's Abbi Murphy Marries Greek Beau After Getting Engaged Via Text Message
“Now we are happy, sailing, living in Greece ️” Murphy added. Patrick, a Greek sailboat captain, used to be Murphy’s boss but stopped working with her when she joined the Below Deck cast. The distance ...
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Ancient Greece: 2,500-year-old Shipwreck With Stone Pyramid Anchors Discovered Off Greek Island Near Possible Long Lost Port
The two remaining wrecks are much younger, dating to the period following the Greek War of Independence (1821-1829)—a conflict fought to rid Greece of Ottoman Empire rule. The researchers say that the ...
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Turkey’s top court ruling may open way to convert Hagia Sophia into mosque
A decision by Turkey’s Supreme Administrative Court may open the way to convert the symbol of Greek Orthodoxy, the Hagia Sophia into a mosque. This is a permanent demand by local nationalists, supported also by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The court has ruled that the historic Monastery of Chora in Istanbul can operate as a … The post Turkey’s top court ruling may open way to convert Hagia Sophia into mosque appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Smoking ban: Health ministry to subsidize heaters so people smoke outdoors
Health Minister, Vassilis Kikilias, announced that the state will subside heaters in cafeterias so that smokers will not freeze in winter when they will be forced to sit outdoors due to the smoking ban. Speaking to Skai TV on Tuesday, Kikilias said that the formal implementation of smoking ban starts on November 19, 2019, and … The post Smoking ban: Health ministry to subsidize heaters so people smoke outdoors appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Guernsey carpenters to help at refugee camp in Greece
Two Guernsey carpenters will be travelling to Greece to help at a refugee camp. Sarah Griffith, the founder of the Bridge2 charity, had been appealing for help after a huge fire decimated the camp in ...
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Greek-American Charged with Killing Woman in New York
MALTA, N.Y. (AP) — Two men have been charged with killing a young woman who worked with them at an upstate New York deli and […] The post Greek-American Charged with Killing Woman in New York appeared first on The National Herald.
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Armenia can become a gateway for Greece to EAEU – President Sarkissian
“It is expected to deepen the cooperation also in the economic sector. We discussed with the Greek President that Armenia can become a gateway for Greece to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Greece ...
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Greece rescues tourist floating in Aegean Sea for two days
ATHENS — Greece has rescued a 47-year old woman floating in a rubber dinghy in the Aegean Sea for nearly two days, coastguard officials said on Tuesday. The woman, holidaying on a sailboat near ...
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Euro 2021: Republic of Ireland squad named for Greece qualifier
Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has named a 24-strong squad for their upcoming Euro 2021 qualifier against Greece. The Republic, who won their first two qualifiers against Montenegro and Ukraine ...
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Greece proposes to become Armenia’s number one partner in EU
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 5, ARMENPRESS. President of Greece Procopios Pavlopolos proposed Armenian counterpart Armen Sarkissian that his country become Armenia’s number one partner in the European Union, ...
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Greece will ratify Armenia-EU CEPA in one or two months – President Sarkissian
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 5, ARMENPRESS. President of Greece Procopios Pavlopolos, who is in Armenia on an official visit, told President Armen Sarkissian that the Greek side will ratify the Armenia-EU ...
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Stunning pictures of shelf cloud over Nafplio and Argolida
For the first time in Argolida, East Peloponnese, a spectacular phenomenon appeared before the storm on Monday: a shelf cloud. The shape and the colors of the shelf cloud created stunning pictures. A shelf cloud is a low, horizontal, wedge-shaped arcus cloud. A shelf cloud is attached to the base of the parent cloud, which … The post Stunning pictures of shelf cloud over Nafplio and Argolida appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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South Florida’s Greek Community Mourns Antonio Tsialas
South Florida’s Greek community mourns the loss of Antonio Tsialas, 18, a Cornell student who died October 26 shortly after leaving a fraternity get together. […] The post South Florida’s Greek Community Mourns Antonio Tsialas appeared first on The National Herald.
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Van Gallios, Last of 4 Greek-American Brothers who Owned Miller’s Pub, 86
CHICAGO – Van A. Gallios, the last of four Greek-American brothers who owned the well-known Miller’s Pub in Chicago has passed away at the age […] The post Van Gallios, Last of 4 Greek-American Brothers who Owned Miller’s Pub, 86 appeared first on The National Herald.
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Fr. Andreas Konanos Lectures at Holy Cross Whitestone
WHITESTONE – Fr. Andreas Konanos lectured at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Whitestone on November 3 in the presence of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros […] The post Fr. Andreas Konanos Lectures at Holy Cross Whitestone appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek Novartis Case Whistleblowers, Seeking Reward, Gave Testimony to US
ATHENS – With nine of 10 political rivals accused by the former ruling Radical Left SYRIZA of taking bribes from the Swiss drug company Novartis […] The post Greek Novartis Case Whistleblowers, Seeking Reward, Gave Testimony to US appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greece, Refugee, Migrant Surge Brought 40,000 More
Some 40,000 more refugees and migrants came to Greek islands over four months, most after New Democracy took power in July 7 snap elections, with […] The post Greece, Refugee, Migrant Surge Brought 40,000 More appeared first on The National Herald.
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President of GREECE arrives in Armenia for official visit
President of GREECE Prokopis Pavlopoulos has arrived in Armenia for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Armenian President Armen Sarkissian.
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SECURITY: Cyprus, GREECE and Egypt Defence Ministers meet in Athens
Cypriot Defence Minister Savvas Angelides is in Athens to take part in the third trilateral summit between Cyprus, GREECE and Egypt on regional ...
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OPAP secures GREEK approval for Stoiximan acquisition
The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) has given its approval to OPAP's pending acquisition of a majority stake in Stoiximan Group's GREEK and ...
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5 things to know for November 5: Climate crisis, Oklahoma, Impeachment, Greece, New Delhi
It’s the largest mass commutation in US history. At least 462 nonviolent inmates walked out of prison yesterday in Oklahoma in a reform effort embraced by Republicans and Democrats. The move aimed to ...
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Bishop Ignatios: He who doesn’t help refugees & migrants “is not a Christian”
Someone who refuses help to refugees and migrants is “neither Greek nor Christian,” Bishop of Dimitriados and Almyros, Ignatios, amid growing protests by local communities against their resettlement from the islands. Speaking to Alpha FM, Ignatios said “I cannot accept anyone who refuses to help refugees and immigrants. For me, he is neither Greek nor … The post Bishop Ignatios: He who doesn’t help refugees & migrants “is not a Christian” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Handful of candy saves New Zealand woman during dinghy adventure
A 45-year-old woman from New Zealand survived almost two days adrift in the Aegean Sea thanks to a handful of candy and the strategic use of three plastic bags to keep herself warm and dry. She was rescued by the Greek Coast Guard 55 nautical miles north of Crete and some 24 nm from the … The post Handful of candy saves New Zealand woman during dinghy adventure appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Up Your Romance in Autumnal Athens
Summer in Greece may be the season when we splash around the surf, glow with golden-brown shades of skin that we reveal in scanty clothing and ...
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GREEK, Egyptian, Cypriot defense ministers meeting in Athens
GREEK Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos will be welcoming his Egyptian and Cypriot counterparts Mohamed Zaki and Savvas Angelidis in ...
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China and GREECE edge closer, as PM visits Shanghai
Moreover, referring to GREECE'S approval of Cosco's master plan to upgrade the port of Piraeus, Mitsotakis said, “When we say something, we do it ...
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'She was smart': Auckland mother reveals skills her daughter used to be saved after 40 hours adrift in Greek waters
A Warkworth mother says her daughter survived nearly 40 hours adrift in the Aegean Sea by using survival skills and rationing gummy bears. Kushila Stein, 47, had spent the day shopping on the Greek ...
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Former Penn State Zeta Beta Tau president files civil complaint against GREEK Housing Services
The former president of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity filed a civil complaint against GREEK Housing Services, Corp. for lease agreement violations on ...
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GREECE facing 'asymmetrical threat' over migration
GREECE is facing an “asymmetrical threat” from Turkey vis-a-vis the refugee and migration crisis, and the European union is “incapable and unwilling” ...
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China, Greece boost tourism with new air route
The deal was part of a larger effort to attract investment by a GREEK government delegation headed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis who was in ...
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